3 ways to reduce your risk whilst getting back into activity
Let’s talk about how we are going to get back out there playing sports and being active whilst avoiding injuries… South Australia has been going well while other parts of the world, even other parts of Australia, are still needing to stay home and refrain from organized group activities. However, as things continue to go well in South Australia, people are getting back out there enjoying activities we couldn’t do for some time – including playing sport. While this is great, it also means now is going to be a big-time of people getting injured. We want to get out …
What are Plantar Warts (Verrucae Pedis)?
Verrucae Pedis (Plantar Warts) Plantar Warts are painful lesions that present on the bottom of the foot and are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Warts can be extremely painful if not treated properly. How to identify a wart: The skin lines (just like fingerprints we have skin lines on our feet too) go around the lesion, not through it. This makes it a foreign body in the skin. They hurt when squeezed more than direct pressure.When they grow, they have a ‘cauliflower’ like appearance as shown in the photograph How do we contract the virus? The virus is …
COVID-19 Podiatrist Update
Our podiatry practice will remain OPEN until further notice. Our highest priority is keeping our patients and staff healthy and safe through this difficult time. We have implemented some changes to our consulting processes in order to achieve this. To minimise people in the waiting area, we ask that you arrive on time (not early) and attend only with essential others- eg. carers We are increasing our hygiene practices, by using alternate practice rooms. This ensures the room is thoroughly cleaned and left empty for at least 15 minutes between appointments We have antibacterial hand gel, gloves and paper towel available for your use and are …
ORTHOTICS? CUSTOM DEVICES? INSERTS? …So what are they?
The word ‘orthotic’ is often thrown around by practitioners, but what is it they REALLY do, how do they work and who could benefit from them. Here’s the inside scoop… Orthoses, otherwise known as orthotics or shoe inserts, always seems to evoke some strong emotions. At the sheer mention of the word some people will tell you they are the best thing since sliced bread and they couldn’t live without them, whilst others would tell you that they are the devils spawn, that they are horrible, and that they can’t wear the shoes they want. With such polarising opinions around orthoses is …
Pointe Assessments
Are you prepared to move en pointe? As a dancer, you’ve probably admired ballet dancers moving en pointe and have longed for going along with them. But are you unsure about whether you’re prepared to move in such a way? Assuming this is the case, your dance instructor may have recommended for you to get a pre-pointe assessment… Here’s how your podiatrist can get you there… What is a pre-pointe evaluation? A pre-pointe evaluation is a physical evaluation performed by a podiatrist to decide how best to prepare you to begin pointe work. Moving en pointe places immense physical demands on a dancers …
